Guido Geelen (Thorn, NL, 1961) is a pioneer in the world of ceramics. His brutal, unorthodox sculptures push the boundaries of the discipline, giving a new impulse to a traditional material. His work is simultaneously contrary and challenging, playful and attractive: a daring balancing act between prickly obstinacy and benevolent seduction.With a healthy dose of irony, he transforms a cow’s head …
Guido Geelen (Thorn, NL, 1961) is a pioneer in the world of ceramics. His brutal, unorthodox sculptures push the boundaries of the discipline, giving a new impulse to a traditional material. His work is simultaneously contrary and challenging, playful and attractive: a daring balancing act between prickly obstinacy and benevolent seduction.With a healthy dose of irony, he transforms a cow’s head of biscuit-fired red clay into a bizarre flower vase or decorates classical console figurines with cheap decals of romantic landscapes.Vases – and tulip vases in particular – are a recurring element …
